Being on maternity leave does not automatically qualify you for Council Tax Reduction, but your lower household income may affect your entitlement. Each council runs its own Council Tax Support scheme, usually considering your income, savings, partner’s circumstances and who lives with you. Statutory Maternity Pay, Maternity Allowance and other benefits may be included in the assessment. Apply through your local council’s website and report changes in income promptly; you can also check whether you qualify for Universal Credit on GOV.UK.